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Lessons From a Renters’ Utopia

Worldwide, housing has become a nightmare of expense and speculation. What did Vienna do right? #Housing #Real Estate

2023-05-23T01:20:41-0700 The New York Times Francesca Mari, Luca Locatelli ($) 7,000 words

Rated 2023-06-12T16:01:56-0700 - elll Rated 2023-06-13T11:07:14-0700 - sethherr

Wikipedia’s Moment of Truth

Can the online encyclopedia help teach A.I. chatbots to get their facts right — without destroying itself in the process? #Artificial Intelligence #Google #Reddit

2023-07-18T02:00:21-0700 The New York Times Jon Gertner ($) 7,000 words

Rated 2023-07-20T18:40:22-0700 - sethherr

Stop Using So Much Laundry Detergent

Stiff, scratchy laundry can be a sign you’re using too much detergent. Our experts weigh in on how much you should actually use.

2021-07-22T00:00:00-0700 The New York Times Elissa Sanci 1,000 words

Rated 2023-08-13T10:35:56-0700 - sethherr

Can Plastic Recycling Ever Really Work?

Many plastics that carry the “chasing arrows” symbol, like soda cups and yogurt tubs, are rarely recycled. A new California law is raising the bar. #California #Environment

2023-09-01T02:00:24-0700 The New York Times Susan Shain ($) 3,000 words

Rated 2023-09-02T19:14:44-0700 - sethherr

Opinion | Israel Has Never Needed to Be Smarter Than in This Moment

It would be a mistake to give Hamas what it wants: an overreaction like an invasion of Gaza. #Israel #Joe Biden #Middle East #Military #Politics #Terrorism

2023-10-10T14:58:28-0700 The New York Times Thomas L. Friedman ($) 2,000 words

Rated 2023-10-12T10:25:12-0700 - sethherr

Why Banks Are Suddenly Closing Down Customer Accounts

Surprised individuals and small-business owners can’t pay rent or make payroll, and no one ever explains what they did wrong. #Fraud #Money Laundering

2023-11-05T02:00:45-0800 The New York Times Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard ($) 3,000 words

Rated 2023-11-05T17:57:52-0800 - sethherr

Why Anonymous Sperm Donation Is Over, and Why That Matters

Activists are trying to end secrecy for sperm and egg donors — a campaign that troubles some L.G.B.T.Q. families.

2023-12-03T02:03:43-0800 The New York Times Emily Bazelon ($) 2,000 words

Rated 2023-12-03T17:48:38-0800 - sethherr

Opinion | What the University Presidents Got Right and Wrong About Antisemitic Speech

The proper response to censorship is not more censorship. #Censorship #College #Harvard

2023-12-10T06:00:05-0800 The New York Times David French ($) 2,000 words

Rated 2023-12-10T15:08:15-0800 - sethherr

7 Months Inside an Online Scam Labor Camp

A man was abducted by a Chinese gang and forced to work in a scam operation. He gathered financial information, photos and videos and shared the material with The New York Times. #China #Crime

2023-12-17T01:54:29-0800 The New York Times Isabelle Qian, Pablo Robles ($) 4,000 words

Rated 2023-12-18T13:56:54-0800 - sethherr

Opinion | Look What We Made Taylor Swift Do

Whether she is conscious of it or not, Ms. Swift signals to queer people — in our language — that she has some affinity for queer identity. #Celebrity #Country Music

2024-01-04T02:01:26-0800 The New York Times Anna Marks ($) 5,000 words

Rated 2024-01-09T22:03:34-0800 - sethherr

Opinion | Is the Internet the Enemy of Progress?

Revisiting Michael Crichton’s prophecy of cultural stagnation. #1990s #Artificial Intelligence #China

2024-04-19T10:25:07-0700 The New York Times Ross Douthat ($) 2,000 words

Rated 2024-04-23T00:00:11-0700 - sethherr

Opinion | The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez You Don’t Know

Three terms in, she’s exiting her political adolescence and coming into her own as a veteran operator. #Congress #Joe Biden #US Politics

2024-05-04T04:00:07-0700 The New York Times Gaby Del Valle ($) 3,000 words

Rated 2024-05-05T19:17:49-0700 - sethherr

This Chatbot Pulls People Away From Conspiracy Theories

In a new study, many people doubted or abandoned false beliefs after a short conversation with the DebunkBot. #Artificial Intelligence #Conspiracy Theory #Psychology

2024-09-12T11:30:55-0700 The New York Times Teddy Rosenbluth ($) 1,000 words

Rated 2024-10-11T15:22:14-0700 - sethherr